March 2013
Objectives
Brief review respiratory anatomy and physiology
Outline the function of the respiratory system
Review of ventilation and respiration, and diseases
which impede their effectiveness
Definition, purpose and indications of Chest
Physiotherapy
Overview the different types of chest physiotherapy
Outline the nursing process in relation to the
respiratory system
Anatomy and Physiology
Upper Tract Lower Tract
Function of the Respiratory System
Gas exchange!!!
Provide oxygen (O2) for aerobic metabolism
We require O2 for cell energy (life), without O2 we rely
on anaeorbic metabolism which leads to lactic acidosis
and if prolonged, death.
Remove carbon dioxide (CO2) a bi-product of aerobic
metabolism